Course Details
Course Code: POLS213 Course ID: 3749 Credit Hours: 3 Level: Undergraduate
This course offers an overview of Western political thought from the Ancient Greeks to contemporary political theorists. It follows the rise of secularism and modernity through an Enlightenment tradition of social contract theory, shaping debates on human nature, equality, liberty, rights, and justice as the basis for civil society and democratic governance. This course is an essential foundation for the political science major.
Course Schedule
| Registration Dates | Course Dates | Start Month | Session | Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registration12/30/2024 - 05/30/2025 | Course Dates06/02/2025 - 07/27/2025 | Start Month June | SessionSpring 2025 Session D | Weeks8 Week session |
| Registration01/27/2025 - 07/04/2025 | Course Dates07/07/2025 - 08/31/2025 | Start Month July | SessionSummer 2025 Session B | Weeks8 Week session |
| Registration02/24/2025 - 08/01/2025 | Course Dates08/04/2025 - 09/28/2025 | Start Month August | SessionSummer 2025 Session I | Weeks8 Week session |